| 单词 | fort |
| 释义 | fort (fɔːʳt ) Word forms: forts 1. countable noun A fort is a strong building or a place with a wall or fence around it where soldiers can stay and be safe from the enemy. Synonyms: fortress, keep, station, camp 2. to hold the fort phrase If you hold the fort for someone, or, in American English, if you hold down the fort, you look after things for them while they are somewhere else or are busy doing something else. His business partner is holding the fort while he is away. Synonyms: take responsibility, cover, stand in, carry on Idioms: hold down the fort [US] or hold the fort to look after things for someone while they are somewhere else or while they are busy doing something else Since she entered Parliament five years ago, her husband has held the fort at their Norfolk home during the week. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 堡垒 Japanese: 砦 |
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